RHYL, unbeaten in the Welsh Premier since August 23, journey to Newi Cefn Druids today knowing a win would put them within a point of leaders TNS.

RHYL, unbeaten in the Welsh Premier since August 23, journey to Newi Cefn Druids today knowing a win would put them within a point of leaders TNS.

The Treflan-based club sit out this weekend's action after suffering their second defeat of the season to the Lilywhites in the quarter-final stage of the League Cup.

Rhyl manager John Hulse was delighted with his side's 3-1 victory which puts them - the holders - into the last four with Carmarthen Town, Caersws and Bangor City.

"It was a great effort by the lads as we were 1-0 down early on - 2-0 on aggregate - but we showed tremendous character to fight back." Hulse said.

Druids, with only four points from their last six league matches, have a good record against the visitors.

"I have great respect for Druids and their manager, Steve O'Shaughnessey," said Hulse.

"They are always very competitive and well-organised and it will be a difficult match for us.

"But the spirit in our squad is tremendous and we will be looking for maximum points."

Hulse has strengthened his squad by signing former Everton and Caernarfon Town midfielder Craig Hogg and he has given Bangor City seven days notice of an approach for striker Lee Hunt.

Following last week's disappointing 1-1 home draw with Caernarfon, Haverfordwest County will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when Caersws visit Bridge Meadow.

"Although we have done well this season, the feeling in the camp is that we could and should have done better," said Bluebirds' player- manager Deryn Brace. "It's important that we don't go backwards now."

Bangor, just one win from their previous five league matches, desperately need to kick-start their season with a victory against depleted Afan Lido at Farrar Road.